If this is true, i'd imagine it would be something like... they see your name multiple times already and your score was an 85...and they give you a tol instead of the dozens of people who also had an 85. HR is run by people--they can make preferences we don't know about.
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If this is true, i'd imagine it would be something like... they see your name multiple times already and your score was an 85...and they give you a tol instead of the dozens of people who also had an 85. HR is run by people--they can make preferences we don't know about.
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Or maybe the people that post here are only a small percentage of people who got TOL’s and the last 2 pages of this thread are people speculating why they didn’t get their TOL without considering the fact that maybe they just aren’t cut out for it. Let’s all assume this was just a historically bad applicant pool because that makes everyone feel good.
So for those of us who got a TOL, assuming you pass medical and background which I have no reason to believe I wouldn’t, you’re going to get an academy date. Is there anything I can be studying or SHOULD be studying between now and then to prepare me for the academy? I have zero ATC experience.
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You don't need to do anything. But if you want there's a study guide link in my sig.
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I expect it’ll be similar to our 17 timeline with maybe a month or so delay. There’s not a lot of you so I bet it’ll go quickly. The majority of us went in the summer of 18
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They’ll always be a few people that get through the process and get a class date quick! It’s like a mind game to keep you on your heels. Good luck! The rumors I’ve heard is that everything rewinds 2 weeks at the academy so it shouldn’t be a colossal slow down.
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No. The girl that finished first in our class had 0 ATC experience or aviation knowledge. They set it up where everything you’ll need to know will be presented to you. Extra knowledge helps, but isn’t necessary. Learn what they tell you to learn and play by their rules are the two pieces of advice I’d go by at the academy.
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Does anyone know what ATO stands for?
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denver0739
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If I’m not mistaken, it’s “Air Traffic Organization” but there’s a good chance I’m mistaken.
artur19922
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Spoke with an HR rep briefly on Friday who said the ATO list is still open for more referrals of TOLs, until that list is closed, more TOLs can be sent out. The pessimist in me though is already planning for the next bid.
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What a classic.
Hoping someone can help me out.
Completed the ATSA in October , Referred in November for this announcement number. With all things considered with the shutdown - has anyone new heard or received anything? Am I missing something or am I supposed to just continue waiting?
Completed the ATSA in October , Referred in November for this announcement number. With all things considered with the shutdown - has anyone new heard or received anything? Am I missing something or am I supposed to just continue waiting?
Just wait for now. A lot more info on the previous pages in this thread. Some TOL's are out but everything is up in the air due to the extended shutdown.
I get that people are curious and want answers, but its super simple to just click back a page or two and see answers to these questions. I feel like everyday there is someone who is asking for updates like people who visit this forum work in HR.
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For those waiting for A CIL
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mAiTaInVFRaToRbElOw
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Nope. Take all the drugs you like until the day before your start date. /s
That’s not true!! You’ll need at least a week to sober out.
